Health & Fitness

Protecting children’s eyesight

Tuesday, 11 September 2012 20:35 Last Updated on Friday, 14 September 2012 10:14

Many Americans take their vision for granted. For those lucky enough to have accurate vision, it can be difficult to imagine the struggles a child can face when his or her vision begins to decline.

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Santa Rosa gets first case of West Nile

Tuesday, 11 September 2012 10:59 Written by Staff Reports

The Santa Rosa County Health Department has received confirmation of the county's first case of West Nile Virus.

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Florida tops air pollution list

Tuesday, 04 September 2012 19:34

Florida is one of the worst polluters in the U.S., according to a report by the National Resources Defense Council, which ranked Florida sixth on a list of the most toxic states.

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Obesity a growing problem in SRC schools

Tuesday, 04 September 2012 19:16

The number of overweight and obese children in Santa Rosa County Schools is on the rise, according to a report from the Santa Rosa County Health Department.

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Study on antibacterial agent yields surprising results

Wednesday, 29 August 2012 10:14

Triclosan, a common anti-bacterial agent used in soaps, toothpastes, hand sanitizers, fabrics and plastics, has been shown to affect muscle tissue’s strength and blood flow in mice, implicating its safety and effectiveness for use in humans.

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Take precautions to avoid mosquitoes

Thursday, 23 August 2012 07:34 Written by Staff Reports

With cases of West Nile Virus in Escambia County, the Santa Rosa County Health Department is encouraging residents to take precautions to avoid mosquito-borne illnesses.

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CDC: West Nile outbreak one of largest in US

Wednesday, 22 August 2012 15:12 Written by AP News

The current West Nile outbreak is one of the largest in the U.S., with four times the usual number of cases for this time of year, federal health officials said Wednesday.

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